Module H
NERVOUS SYSTEM
PINK INDICATES UNIT #3 EXAM
Cognitive Learning
Topic from
Learning Outcome Level(s) of Goal(s)
HAPS Guidelines
Outcome Targeted
General functions of the Describe the major functions of the nervous system Comprehensio
1,2,3
nervous system n
1. Describe the nervous system as a control system
Organization of the identifying nervous system elements that are sensory
Analysis 1,2,3,4
nervous system from receptors, the afferent pathway, control centers, the
both anatomical & efferent pathway, and effector organs.
functional perspectives 2. Differentiate between the somatic and autonomic
Analysis 1,2
divisions of the nervous system.
Gross & microscopic 1. List the parts of the nervous system that constitute
anatomy of nervous the central nervous system (CNS) and those that Knowledge 1,2
tissue constitute the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
2. With respect to the three structural types of
neurons (unipolar, bipolar & multipolar):
a. Identify each type of neuron. Knowledge 2,7
b. Identify soma (cell body), axon, and dendrites. Knowledge 1,2,7
c. State which parts of each type of neuron receive
information, which parts integrate information, and
Knowledge 1,2
which parts conduct the output signal of the
neuron.
d. Describe the location of the cell bodies of each Comprehensio
1,2
type of neuron within the nervous system. n
e. State a function of each type of neuron Knowledge 1,2
f. Describe how the anatomy of each type of neuron Comprehensio
1,2,4
supports its function. n
3. With respect to glial cells found in the CNS:
a. List four types of CNS glial cells Knowledge 1,2
Comprehensio
b. Describe functions for each of those cells. 1,2
n
c. Explain how the anatomy of each CNS glial cell Comprehensio
1,2,4
supports its function. n
4. With respect to glial cells found in the PNS:
a. List two types of PNS glial cells Knowledge 1,2
b. Describe functions for each of those cells. Comprehensio 1,2
n
Module H – March 2010
, Cognitive Learning
Topic from
Learning Outcome Level(s) of Goal(s)
HAPS Guidelines
Outcome Targeted
c. Explain how the anatomy of each PNS glial cell Comprehensio
1,2,4
supports its function. n
5. Define the term nerve. Knowledge 1
6. Differentiate between a nerve and a CNS tract. Analysis 1,2
1. Define permeability. Knowledge 1
Neurophysiology, 2. Explain how ion channels affect neuron selective Comprehensio
1,2,4
including mechanism of permeability. n
resting membrane 3. Contrast the relative concentrations of sodium,
potential, production of potassium and chloride ions inside and outside of a Analysis 2
action potentials, & cell.
impulse transmission 4. Differentiate between a concentration gradient and
Analysis 1,2
an electrical potential.
5. Define electrochemical gradient. Knowledge 1,2
6. With respect to ion channels:
a. Differentiate between passive and active ion
Analysis 1,2
channels.
b. Explain how passive ion channels cause
Comprehensio
development of the resting membrane potential in 2,4
n
neurons.
c. Differentiate between voltage-gated and
Analysis 1,2
chemically-gated ion channels.
d. Describe the voltage-gated ion channels that are Comprehensio
1,2
essential for development of the action potential. n
7. Discuss the sequence of events that must occur for Comprehensio
1,2
an action potential to be generated. n
8. Describe the role of the sodium-potassium exchange
Comprehensio
pump in maintaining the resting membrane potential 1,2
n
and making continued action potentials possible.
9. Define threshold. Knowledge 1
10. Discuss the role of positive feedback in generation of Comprehensio
2,3
the action potential. n
11. Interpret a graph showing the voltage vs. time
relationship of an action potential, and relate the Application &
1,2, 8
terms depolarize, repolarize, and hyperpolarize to the Analysis
events of an action potential.
12. With respect to the refractory periods:
a. Define absolute and relative refractory periods. Knowledge 1,2
b. Explain the physiological basis of the absolute and
Analysis 2
relative refractory periods.
c. Discuss the consequence of a neuron having an Comprehensio
2,4
absolute refractory period. n
13. With respect to impulse conduction:
a. Describe how local circuit currents cause impulse Comprehensio
1,2
conduction in an unmyelinated axon. n
b. Explain how axon diameter and myelination affect Comprehensio
1,2
conduction velocity. n
Comprehensio
c. Describe saltatory conduction. 1,2
n
Neurotransmitters & their 1. Identify the presynaptic and postsynaptic cells at a Knowledge 1,2,7
roles in synaptic synapse.
Module H – March 2010 2
NERVOUS SYSTEM
PINK INDICATES UNIT #3 EXAM
Cognitive Learning
Topic from
Learning Outcome Level(s) of Goal(s)
HAPS Guidelines
Outcome Targeted
General functions of the Describe the major functions of the nervous system Comprehensio
1,2,3
nervous system n
1. Describe the nervous system as a control system
Organization of the identifying nervous system elements that are sensory
Analysis 1,2,3,4
nervous system from receptors, the afferent pathway, control centers, the
both anatomical & efferent pathway, and effector organs.
functional perspectives 2. Differentiate between the somatic and autonomic
Analysis 1,2
divisions of the nervous system.
Gross & microscopic 1. List the parts of the nervous system that constitute
anatomy of nervous the central nervous system (CNS) and those that Knowledge 1,2
tissue constitute the peripheral nervous system (PNS).
2. With respect to the three structural types of
neurons (unipolar, bipolar & multipolar):
a. Identify each type of neuron. Knowledge 2,7
b. Identify soma (cell body), axon, and dendrites. Knowledge 1,2,7
c. State which parts of each type of neuron receive
information, which parts integrate information, and
Knowledge 1,2
which parts conduct the output signal of the
neuron.
d. Describe the location of the cell bodies of each Comprehensio
1,2
type of neuron within the nervous system. n
e. State a function of each type of neuron Knowledge 1,2
f. Describe how the anatomy of each type of neuron Comprehensio
1,2,4
supports its function. n
3. With respect to glial cells found in the CNS:
a. List four types of CNS glial cells Knowledge 1,2
Comprehensio
b. Describe functions for each of those cells. 1,2
n
c. Explain how the anatomy of each CNS glial cell Comprehensio
1,2,4
supports its function. n
4. With respect to glial cells found in the PNS:
a. List two types of PNS glial cells Knowledge 1,2
b. Describe functions for each of those cells. Comprehensio 1,2
n
Module H – March 2010
, Cognitive Learning
Topic from
Learning Outcome Level(s) of Goal(s)
HAPS Guidelines
Outcome Targeted
c. Explain how the anatomy of each PNS glial cell Comprehensio
1,2,4
supports its function. n
5. Define the term nerve. Knowledge 1
6. Differentiate between a nerve and a CNS tract. Analysis 1,2
1. Define permeability. Knowledge 1
Neurophysiology, 2. Explain how ion channels affect neuron selective Comprehensio
1,2,4
including mechanism of permeability. n
resting membrane 3. Contrast the relative concentrations of sodium,
potential, production of potassium and chloride ions inside and outside of a Analysis 2
action potentials, & cell.
impulse transmission 4. Differentiate between a concentration gradient and
Analysis 1,2
an electrical potential.
5. Define electrochemical gradient. Knowledge 1,2
6. With respect to ion channels:
a. Differentiate between passive and active ion
Analysis 1,2
channels.
b. Explain how passive ion channels cause
Comprehensio
development of the resting membrane potential in 2,4
n
neurons.
c. Differentiate between voltage-gated and
Analysis 1,2
chemically-gated ion channels.
d. Describe the voltage-gated ion channels that are Comprehensio
1,2
essential for development of the action potential. n
7. Discuss the sequence of events that must occur for Comprehensio
1,2
an action potential to be generated. n
8. Describe the role of the sodium-potassium exchange
Comprehensio
pump in maintaining the resting membrane potential 1,2
n
and making continued action potentials possible.
9. Define threshold. Knowledge 1
10. Discuss the role of positive feedback in generation of Comprehensio
2,3
the action potential. n
11. Interpret a graph showing the voltage vs. time
relationship of an action potential, and relate the Application &
1,2, 8
terms depolarize, repolarize, and hyperpolarize to the Analysis
events of an action potential.
12. With respect to the refractory periods:
a. Define absolute and relative refractory periods. Knowledge 1,2
b. Explain the physiological basis of the absolute and
Analysis 2
relative refractory periods.
c. Discuss the consequence of a neuron having an Comprehensio
2,4
absolute refractory period. n
13. With respect to impulse conduction:
a. Describe how local circuit currents cause impulse Comprehensio
1,2
conduction in an unmyelinated axon. n
b. Explain how axon diameter and myelination affect Comprehensio
1,2
conduction velocity. n
Comprehensio
c. Describe saltatory conduction. 1,2
n
Neurotransmitters & their 1. Identify the presynaptic and postsynaptic cells at a Knowledge 1,2,7
roles in synaptic synapse.
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